Winning. Attitude.

Success is much more than an expectation.  It’s the highest calling we have.  It takes extraordinary preparation, intensity, experience, insight, uncompromising standards and a Winning Attitude. Our passion for litigation is more than just a business. For us, it’s personal; for us, it’s about WINNING.

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Our objective is always to develop legal strategies that win. When doctors, lawyers, judges and other professionals need legal representation, they turn to our battle-tested trial and appellate attorneys for help. They don’t just want advice – they want to win.

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Smith Sovik News

Big Win for John Coghlan in a Farming Contract Arbitration

June 20, 2025

In 2018, John’s clients signed a memorandum of understanding with the claimants outlining a succession…

Smith Wins Again!

April 23, 2025

Ted Smith scored a nice victory on behalf of a local diagnostic radiologist prevailing after…

Another Win in Watertown for Coghlan and SSKS!

April 8, 2025

John Coghlan obtained a defense verdict for an orthopedic surgeon in Jefferson County where Plaintiff…

I was also impressed with Kevin Hulslander's savvy regarding the medical facts of the case. I can see why he has such a well-regarded reputation in the field and such an outstanding litigation record as well.

Syracuse ENT Physician

We hired SSKS to defend our insured in a multi claimant incident. We picked the right firm! The case was appropriately managed and ultimately resolved at mediation. The defense was calculated, strategic and appropriate. It was clear that our attorney Kevin Hulslander knew his case and had the credibility and respect of the plaintiff attorneys involved as well as the mediator.

Mark McLoughlin
Claims Specialist
EMC Insurance Companies